DOT: Denali Highway open
The Denali Highway is now open to the public for the season, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation. On Tuesday, DOT announced that the highway is opening after about
Volunteers and one very driven staff member strive to keep the Northern Valley fed
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry, with locations in Talkeetna and Trapper Creek, provides food assistance to hundreds of Susitna Valley residents. While many volunteers work together to help in that
Talkeetna's first marijuana retailer opens its doors
After more than a year of the state’s regulatory process, Talkeetna’s first marijuana retail store has opened its doors. KTNA’s Phillip Manning was there and has more. Talkeetna’s first
Rep. Eastman stands by controversial abortion statements, attacks media
Last week, Representative David Eastman made national news by claiming that there are women in Alaska villages who are “glad” to become pregnant in order to travel to Seattle or
Missing Burmese Python returns home in Meadow Lakes
After two weeks, Sam the python is back home. Last week, the Mat-Su Borough advised Meadow Lakes residents to bring their small pets inside after learning that the 17-foot-long, 100-pound
Sen. Dunleavy Comments on Ongoing State Budget Process
As the Alaska Legislature nears the 100th day of this year’s session, many questions regarding the state budget and revenue streams remain unanswered. Both the House and Senate have considered
Community Councils Approve of Compromise Parking Plan
After months of discussions and various proposals, the Chase Community Council and Talkeetna Community Council have endorsed a plan for parking infrastructure near Downtown Talkeetna. At its meeting on Monday
Borough Assembly Could Put Talkeetna Sales Tax to Voters in October
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly is scheduled to consider a sales tax in Talkeetna that would ultimately be decided on the October ballot. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has more: On Tuesday, Mat-Su
Denali Report for April 28th, 2017: Roger Robinson
This is the Denali Report for Friday, April 28th, 2017. Currently, 863 climbers are registered to attempt Denali. Thirteen people are currently on the mountain, and two climbers have